Europe

Demonstrators in Paris call for withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon, as reported by Qassem Hassan.

NATO countries are considering providing Ukraine with new military aid worth EUR 70 billion, with an announcement planned at the NATO summit in Ankara next month, according to Politico.

A technical issue has been detected on the UK's largest warship, HMS Prince of Wales.

UK Keir Starmer criticized people attempting to interfere in British democracy, following JD Vance's attribution of Nowak's death to mass migration.

The Kremlin announced that Russian Vladimir Putin held a 'friendly one-on-one meeting' with Germany's former Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder.

Pope Leo is traveling to Spain with a focus on migrants and polarization.

Japan's Sorato Anraku became the first male climber to win four consecutive boulder titles in a single World Climbing Series season on Friday, defeating South Korea's Lee Do-hyun and France's Mejdi Schalck in a close final.

Alexander Zverev defeated Jakub Mensik to reach the French Open final, while Flavio Cobolli advanced after Matteo Arnaldi withdrew due to illness, setting up a final that will produce a first-time Grand Slam champion.

Pope Leo XIV is heading to Spain for a visit focused on immigration and social justice, during a politically turbulent time for Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.

Austria has lost its last top credit rating from a major assessor due to persistently high budget deficits, ending its decades-long streak as one of Europe's best-rated issuers.

A poll commissioned by humanitarian organizations reveals that a majority of UK Labour Party members favor strong measures against Israel, including a full arms embargo, a ban on trade with Israeli settlements, and suspension of the UK-Israel trade agreement. The survey indicates growing pressure on Labour leadership and Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the Gaza war.

Switzerland is preparing for a national vote on the terms of conscription as the country faces military staffing challenges amid global geopolitical tensions.

Paris-listed Teleperformance, the world's largest customer service company, has become one of Europe's most shorted stocks as hedge funds bet on AI disruption, according to a report from the Financial Times.

The UK has refused to buy oil directly from Russia but now purchases oil products made from it in Asia-Pacific countries, Russian DeputyAlexander Novak stated. He said that when they had everything good, they wanted to do something bad to Russia, so they refused Russian oil and oil products. When it became bad for them, when there was a shortage on the market and they lacked oil, gasoline, diesel fuel, they immediately forgot about principles that 'Russia is bad' and decided to buy back, Novak s

PolishDonald Tusk stated that responsibility for resolving the scandal between Ukraine and Poland over awarding the title 'Heroes of the UPA' to a Ukrainian Armed Forces unit lies entirely with Kyiv, noting ongoing negotiations with Kyrylo Budanov and warning that if Ukraine does not address this, relations could shift from sympathy to strict business.

Pope Leo is heading to Spain with a focus on migrants and polarization during his visit.

According to a report released by the U.K. public spending watchdog, the former Prince Andrew made money by subletting three cottages on the estate where he lived rent-free for two decades.

UK military chief warns that Britain is running out of time to boost defence spending as an investment plan stalls.

US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack has appeared to confirm media reports that members of Iran's national football team have received US visas for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

Defend Our Juries (DOJ) emphasized that this would be the first time in British legal history that protestors face sentencing as terrorists, without being convicted of terror offences or found guilty of intentional violence.

Turkey aims to increase defense sales as Western countries rearm and alliances shift.

Italy has appealed for the release of hunger-striking Flotilla activists being held in Libya.

Greece plans to tax gains from cryptocurrency, sources say.

SpanishPedro Sanchez denies having knowledge of a plot to derail corruption investigations into his party.

Weronika Chwalinska's childhood dream and discipline have driven a fairytale run at the French Open.

Poland will restrict smartphone use in elementary schools from September 1 to protect young people from digital addiction and harmful content, the Polish government has announced. The draft amendment prohibits smartphone use during breaks and classes, with exceptions for health monitoring, urgent parental contact, or educational purposes.

A huge fire has erupted at a Honda warehouse in Barcelona.

A Turkish-flagged fishing boat was attacked and sank in the Black Sea on Friday, killing one fisherman and injuring four others, according to the Turkish Coast Guard. The cause of the attack is unknown, and no group has claimed responsibility.

Germany's Merz says the EU will initiate integration of the Western Balkans.

Ireland imposes a travel ban on Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich.